Expressing concerns regarding the urgent and escalating threats facing Coptic Christians.

House Resolution

H.Res. 776

119th Congress

Expressing concerns regarding the urgent and escalating threats facing Coptic Christians.

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 30, 2025

Primary Sponsor

J. Hill

R - AR

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution expresses concern about threats facing Coptic Christians in Egypt, who number over 10 million and represent the largest Christian community in the Middle East. The resolution highlights systemic restrictions on religious freedom, including disproportionate blasphemy arrests, abductions and forced conversions of women and girls, and violence against Christians that goes unpunished.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution expresses concern about threats facing Coptic Christians in Egypt, who number over 10 million and represent the largest Christian community in the Middle East. The resolution highlights systemic restrictions on religious freedom, including disproportionate blasphemy arrests, abductions and forced conversions of women and girls, and violence against Christians that goes unpunished.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Over 10 million Coptic Christians in Egypt form the largest Christian and non-Muslim community in the Middle East
Coptic Christians have been indigenous to Egypt for over 2,000 years, predating the 7th century Islamic conquest
The 2025 USCIRF Annual Report documents systemic restrictions on religious freedom for minorities in Egypt
Hundreds of Coptic women and minor girls have been abducted, forcibly converted, and forced into marriage
Violence against Coptic Christians is rarely punished, especially in rural areas, creating a culture of impunity

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution primarily affects the over 10 million Coptic Christians in Egypt who face discrimination, violence, and religious persecution. It calls on the Egyptian government to ensure equal rights for Coptic citizens and end impunity for attackers. The resolution also impacts U.S.-Egypt diplomatic relations by balancing counterterrorism partnership with human rights advocacy.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

776, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing concerns regarding the urgent and escalating threats facing Coptic Christians.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-776